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cstm68 · 11-12-2007, 01:35 AM

i going to look at a saginaw 4 speed for my 68 on sunday. if i were to pull the side cover off what would i be looking for to tel if it is good or not ?

any advice ??

cstm68 · 11-12-2007, 02:10 AM

ttt

rss396 · 11-12-2007, 02:32 AM

Look for obvious broken gears. Also on the gears their are small teeth that align with the brass syncrohnizers. If any of them are chipped that is a sign of hard use or abuse. If they are chipped enough they will not hold the transmission in gear on decelleration causing it to jump out of gear.

Russ

**WorkinLonghorn** · 11-12-2007, 09:02 AM

Not an expert here but I'd also check shaft end-play.And pour a little oil out and if it looks like silver or gold paint then pass on the deal.Look at the shifter forks for lots of wear,also blue gears not a real good sign.

cstm68 · 11-12-2007, 12:10 PM

thanx for the advice

11-12-2007, 01:35 AM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	trans help ?? i going to look at a saginaw 4 speed for my 68 on sunday. if i were to pull the side cover off what would i be looking for to tel if it is good or not ? any advice ?? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

11-12-2007, 02:10 AM	#2
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: trans help ?? ttt __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

11-12-2007, 02:32 AM	#3
rss396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 70	Re: trans help ?? Look for obvious broken gears. Also on the gears their are small teeth that align with the brass syncrohnizers. If any of them are chipped that is a sign of hard use or abuse. If they are chipped enough they will not hold the transmission in gear on decelleration causing it to jump out of gear. Russ

11-12-2007, 09:02 AM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: trans help ?? Not an expert here but I'd also check shaft end-play.And pour a little oil out and if it looks like silver or gold paint then pass on the deal.Look at the shifter forks for lots of wear,also blue gears not a real good sign. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

11-12-2007, 12:10 PM	#5
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: trans help ?? thanx for the advice __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 11-12-2007 at 12:10 PM.



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